“It’s probably the last time I’m going to wear that uniform,” he said. “I didn’t want to take it off, to tell you the truth. All good things come to an end and, like I said all season long, this is probably my last one. What an unbelievable ride.”

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan walks off the field as the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan walks off the field after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with Ray McDonald after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, hugs Colin Kaepernick after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman, Darcel McBath and LaMichael James celebrate as time runs out in the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Todd McClure walks off the field after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson sits on the team bench after being defeated by San Francisco 49ers in the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Jean Francois reacts after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) walks off the field as time runs out in the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh runs onto the field with an assistant after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with Leonard Davis and Daniel Kilgore (67) after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco quarterback 49ers Colin Kaepernick, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Superbowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) breaks away for a nine-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas makes a catch during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) tackles Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) after a short run during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) breaks away for a nine-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson celebrates after stripping the ball from San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson strips the ball from San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson strips the ball from San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) loses the ball neat the goal line during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) tries to grab the ball after it was stripped by Dunta Robinson (23) from San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) tries to grab the ball after it was stripped by Dunta Robinson (23) from San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith recovers a fumble in front of Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith reacts after recovering a fumble during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' David Akers watches his missed field goal during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers, second right, walks off the field after missing a field goal during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver (29) intercepts a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks at San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver (29) after throwing an interception during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is taken down by San Francisco 49ers' Parys Haralson during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver intercepts a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) tries to get away from San Francisco 49ers' Isaac Sopoaga during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore breaks away for a five-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with Colin Kaepernick (7) after a touchdown during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore rushes for a five-yard touchdown during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. Left is Atlanta Falcons' Akeem Dent and William Moore. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore gets away from Atlanta Falcons' Jonathan Babineaux (95) for a five-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Fans cheer during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick walks off the field during halftime of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez catches a 10-yard touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner (31) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. Center is 49ers Patrick Willis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez celebrates after his 10-yard touchdown catch during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez reacts after his 10-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez celebrates after his 10-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez (88) is congratulated by Michael Palmer after his 10-yard touchdown catch during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis catches a four-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore gets past Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson (23) for a first down during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers' LaMichael James celebrates after rushing 15-yards for a touchdown during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) catches a pass with Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud defending during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis catches a pass with Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud defending during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' LaMichael James (23) gets away from Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) for a 15-yard touchdown run during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' LaMichael James celebrates his touchdown run with teammate Michael Crabtree (15) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree can't keep his feet in bounds as he catches a ball during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Atlanta Falcons study a play during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches his team during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas (54) celebrates after sacking San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas and Kroy Biermann during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches a pass with San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson (38) defending during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith yells to his players during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches a pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches a 46-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones runs into the end zone after catching a 46-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas and Akeem Dent leap after running out onto the field before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons' Stephen Nicholas leaps as he is introduced before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon leaps as he is introduced before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons hold hands before the start of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank talks to Tony Gonzalez before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith talks to his players during warm ups before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith wears his helmet backwards before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons' Kroy Biermann warms up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the first half while taking on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers is unable to come down in bounds in the endzone in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch against free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers calls out from under center in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled after a catch by cornerback Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against cornerback Asante Samuel #22 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Running back LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring on a 15-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons coaches against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 and wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Jones catches a 20-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Atlanta Falcons fans cheer in the second quarter as the Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Running back LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring on a 15-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers pushes back strong safety Chris Hope #24 of the Atlanta Falcons after making a catch in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Tony Gonzalez #88, Roddy White #84 and Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Gonzalez scored a 10-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Vernon Davis #85 and Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Kaepernick threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Davis in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on after making a catch in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers calls a play at the line in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Tony Gonzalez #88, Roddy White #84 and Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Gonzalez scored a 10-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch against defensive back Chris Culliver #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 5-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch as inside linebacker Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts to tackle Jones in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against defensive end Ray McDonald #91 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch in front of free safety Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass as he is hit by free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball as he is hit by inside linebacker Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass as he is hit by free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls out from under center in the first quarter while taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: The Atlanta Falcons are introduced before taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers passes the ball in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the first quarter as he is hit by defensive tackle Corey Peters #91 of the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers passes the ball in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Free safety Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a defensive stop in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: A general view as the San Francisco 49ers kick off to the Atlanta Falcons to start the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass as he is hit by free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon #56 of the Atlanta Falcons is introduced before the Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 46-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Julio Jones #11, Roddy White #84 and Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons run onto the field during introductions against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Defensive end John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons is introduced before the Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after throwing a 20-yard touchdown to wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after he catches a 46-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after throwing a 46-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass in front of free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass as he is hit by free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after he catches a 46-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after teammate wide receiver Julio Jones #11 scores a 46-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: The Atlanta Falcons prepare to snap the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: A Atlanta Falcons fan holds up a sign before the Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts in the first quarter while taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch as inside linebacker Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts to tackle Jones in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 20-yard touchdown against cornerback Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talks to his team in a huddle in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (C) #7 of the San Francisco 49ers calls a play in the huddle against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Kick returner LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers leaps ove rdefensive back Chris Owens #21 of the Atlanta Falcons during a kick return in the first half in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after throwing a 20-yard touchdown to wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: A fan of the Atlanta Falcons supports her team against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers calls out from under center in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 and wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Jones catches a 20-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after throwing a 20-yard touchdown to wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch in front of free safety Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after Jones catches a 20-yard touchdown catch against cornerback Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch against inside linebacker Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Defensive tackle Corey Peters #91 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after a defensive stop in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 20-yard touchdown against cornerback Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after throwing a 20-yard touchdown to wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 20-yard touchdown against cornerback Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 and wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Jones catches a 20-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)